The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop

Stoop 79: Final Episode of 2025, Q&A Time With Fun Stories, Memories, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for a very special 2-Hour Q&A edition of the Wrestling Stoop. As Bob Roop & Ray Russell prepare for a hiatus through the holidays, Bob answers more fan questions and shares other memories from throughout his career in the wrestling business. We discuss a "worked shoot" match between Roop & Bob Orton vs. The Brisco Brothers, the Tampa wrestling offices being vandalized, a ticklish Oki Shikina, snow in Amarillo(?), what territory Bob regrets never working, what Bob's wrestling theme song would have been, JYD, Kevin Sullivan, Mark Lewin, & more.

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Stoop 78: 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GETTING PERSONAL, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:39:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop celebrates its 2-Year Anniversary as part of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. Bob Roop & Ray Russell both share their personal life situations, health issues, family matters, and a big announcement is made in regards to the future of the Podcast!

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Stoop 77: GrappleCon 3, Websites, "Death Match" the Novel, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We're back with a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop prepares for the Glory Days Grapplecon 3 event in Lutz. FL. Bob & co-host Ray Russell discuss the GrappleCon event, the new BobRoop.com website, the thought process that went into writing Bob's first novel "Death Match", plus they talk random topics that range from the Hart Family to the humble Ron Simmons. DAMN!

(NOTE: Since the time this episode was recorded early on 10/21, after being advised by doctors - due to some health concerns Bob has reluctantly been forced to cancel his appearance at Grapplecon 3. We hope the listeners and fans alike stilla ttend this star-studded event!)

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Stoop 76: Andre the Giant Stories, Bar Fights, Untrained Job Guys, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop discusses a hypothetical shoot fight between Andre the Giant vs. Olympian turned pro wrestler, Chris Taylor. Plus, we spend a good half hour sharing Andre stories before talking wrestlers getting into bar fights, untrained job guys, & more!

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Stoop 75: Talking Buddy Austin's Tragedy, Al Velasco, Black Angus, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop takes listener questions and discusses random memories from throughout the early part of his career. We discuss the tragic tale of "Killer" Buddy Austin, the unheralded Al Velasco, Bob embracing the world of pro wrestling from the beginning, why he chose to train in Florida over Minnesota, his first encounter with Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson at the 72 Olympics, Scotland's Black Angus, working in front of different fan types around the world, and so much more!

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Stoop 74: Ask Bob - Talking Killer Karl Krupp, Paratrooper Stories, A Mil Mascaras Shoot Fight?

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:07:47 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob continues to answer listener questions with a variety of topics, including the tag team debacle with Killer Karl Krupp, briefly rooming with the One Man Gang in ICW, Bob's time in the Army as a Paratrooper and how he wound up being stationed in Alaska, rumors of a shoot fight with Mil Mascaras, and more!

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Stoop 73: Q&A - Talking Grizzly Smith Allegations, Angelo Poffo, Strongbow, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob answers more of your questions as we talk more fun stories of Angelo Poffo and the ICW, Bob's fondness for traveling with Jack Brisco and Jake Roberts, how a gimmick change can not only prolong a career but enhance it in the case of Chief Jay Strongbow & Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, we dive into the darker side of pro wrestling as we discuss the many Grizzly Smith allegations and various other sex-ploitations within the wrestling world!

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Stoop 72: Talking Dave Meltzer, Dirt Sheets, "Apter Magz", & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop answers a few listener questions pertaining to his feelings on Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer during the 1980s, the significance of "Apter Magazines", more Global Wrestling talk, old school legends packing "heat" for protection from fans, Smart Mark Philly Fans, the importance of enhancement talent to the business, and more!

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Stoop 71: Wrestling Brotherhood, Penzer, Bob Cook, Orndorff's Injury, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks a variety of topics including more Global Wrestling, the bond and trust in the ring between wrestlers, David Penzer, Bob Cook, Jumbo Baretta, Barry Houston, we discuss how Paul Orndorff's injury that led to his atrophy actually started long before Hulk Hogan and the WWF, plus more!

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Stoop 70: More Global Wrestling! (Norman Smiley, Ox Baker, Karl Gotch, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On this week's Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop continues to talk his time in the Global Wrestling Alliance of the late 1980s. We discuss more of the talent as well as the business side of things. Plus, we talk Norman Smiley, sparring with Karl Gotch, the softer side of Ox Baker, "Party Animal" Steve Collins, Dr. Red Roberts, & more!

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Stoop 69: Discussing Global Wrestling (Solie, Dr. Red Roberts, Death Row, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob goes back and talks the early inception of the late 80's Florida promotion and the first publicly traded wrestling company, the Global Wrestling Alliance. We discuss how Boris Malenko played a part in getting Bob involved, meeting Dr. Red Roberts for the first time, dealing with the corporate "suits", hiring Gordon Solie and what led to his firing(!), how tapings were scheduled, the Soul Patrol, Rusty Brooks, Death Row, innovative vignettes and segments on the TV program, and more!

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Stoop 68: Talking the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Remembering Hulk Hogan.. BROTHER!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the 2025 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend and all of the awards recipients! Plus, we pay our respects in the passing of Hulk Hogan, that time Bob made THE ROCK cry(!), and Terry Garvin, Pat Patterson, & Tank Patton walk into a shower... all of that and more, this week on the Stoop!

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Stoop 67: Leaving One Job, Finding Another, Hansen Spits on Herd!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

NEW Wrestling Stoop, as Bob Roop leaves for Waterloo to attend this year's Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, we discuss the Hall, Bob's induction, and more about the 3-Day event. We also talk Bob's firing as booker of the Florida territory shortly before its demise, Bill Alfonso's duties during that time in the company, Bob running into Boris Malenko and how it led to Bob becoming booker of Global Wrestling. Plus, we discuss more of Bob's time as an agent in 1990 WCW, a fun story between Stan Hansen & Jim Herd, Bad News Allen, Barry Horowitz, & more!

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Stoop 66: Losing Windham, Barr & Luger! Plus Bubba Passes & Brinson's Past

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks more about his time booking the Florida territory in the mid 1980s! We discuss the passing of Bubba Douglas during a live event, Steve Brinson's run as "The Falcon" and his illegal "pharmaceutical" past, newcomers Sean Royal & Chris Champion who would go on to become the New Breed, losing Jesse Barr to the WWF and Lex & Barry Windham to Jim Crockett, a fun angle involving Sir Oliver Humperdink & Coach John Heath, Hiro Matsuda forcing Bob to fire John Heath as well, issues with the likes of Mike Graham, Buddy Colt, & Gordon Solie, more talk of Kendall Windham, David Sierra, wrestling softball, Pepper Gomez, & more!

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Stoop 65: Early Lex Luger, Fabulous Ones, Sheepherders, Tyree Pride, Ron Bass

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives back into his time as the booker in Florida circa 1986. We talk Bob's extensive time working with a rookie Lex Luger, The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn), the enigma that was Tyree Pride, Ron Bass, The Sheepherders & more!

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Stoop 64: Georgia Folds, Return to Florida, Maha Singh Origins, Booking Again!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks the end of Ole Anderson's CWG in 1985, selling to Jim Crockett, the JCP takeover, Dusty Rhodes coming in as booker, Roop leaving the Crockett territory, heading back to Florida, booking for Duke Keomuka & Hiro Matsuda, Kevin & Nancy Sullivan, Mark Lewin, the creation of the Maha Singh character and what the original intent was supposed to be versus what actually happened! All of that, and more fun insights into the mid 1980s.

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Stoop 63: Ole Rebuilds Georgia After WWF Takeover

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives into the aftermath and rebuilding process that Ole Anderson incurred following Vince McMahon's takeover of GCW. Hear how Ole fought to rebuild his new Georgia promotion from the ashes. With the WWF making aggressive moves into southern strongholds, Ole didn’t just push back, he tried to reclaim what was his. We break down the fallout, how Ann Gunkel played a pivotal role in getting Anderson back on TBS, talent jumping ship, a brief alliance with Jerry Jarrett, and what made Georgia’s rebirth under Ole such a gritty, fascinating chapter in wrestling history. Politics, pride, and pure stubbornness... it’s all here!

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Stoop 62: Moolah Allegations, the Irwins, Tim Horner, Slinker, More

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks The Fabulous Moolah and the many allegations & stories of her pimping, sex trafficking, and requesting sexual favors from students. We also talk smart fans trying to dictate the matches, and how to veterans handled it versus the younger talent. Plus, we talk Georgia talent defecting to the WWF in 1984, Scott & Bill Irwin, Ron Slinker, Tom Horner, Pat Rose, George Tragos, & more!

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Stoop 61: Arn Anderson, Dutch Mantel, Ted Dibiase, Mr. Wrestling, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the art of a wrestling promo, what makes a good referee, and how to put together a match that entertains the fans. Plus, we talk more stories from the Georgia territory and beyond, featuring Ted Dibiase, Skip Young, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods), Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker), Thunderbolt Patterson, Jimmy Valiant, Referee Nick Patrick, Spoiler (Don Jardine), The Sheik, Dutch Mantel, Dewey Forte going "home", and so much more!

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Stoop 60: Ray Stevens, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Terry Taylor, Killer Brooks, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop is back talking more talent passing through the Georgia territory through the early 1980s. Bob shares a fun story of Assassin (Jody Hamilton), Ray Stevens, and a gun! Plus, we talk the art of getting over a squash match, bringing ICW talent like Ron Garvin & Pez Whatley over to Georgia, as well as the likes of Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Terry Taylor, Karl Kox, Joe Lightfoot, Tito Santana, Ted & Jerry Oates, Mike Jackson, Barry Darsow, Killer Tim Brooks, & more!

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Stoop 59: Georgia Stories w/Atlas, Orndorff, Sawyers, Armstrongs, Koloff, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! New edition of the Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop talks his memories of some of the talent he worked with during his run in Georgia Championship Wrestling, circa 1983. We talk the infamous fight between Paul Orndorff & Tony Atlas, that saw Paul bite off a chunk of Tony's ear off! Hear what happened after the skirmish, both with Tony's ear AND him leaving the territory without notice. We also discuss Ole Anderson's unexplained affinity for Buzz Sawyer, more stories of "Mad Dog" Buzz and younger brother Brett Wayne Sawyer, Bob & Brad Armstrong, "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, Road Warriors on steroids, & much more!

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Stoop 58: Vince Takes Over TBS, Ole Sells Stock, The Blood Oath!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop returns this week as Bob Roop talks the Vince McMahon buyout of Georgia Championship Wrestling, the wrath of Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson's response, the Brisco "Blood Oath", the end of an era at WTBS, Black Saturday, & more!

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Stoop 57: Jim Barnett "Demoted", Vince McMahon Begins Taking Over!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop & Ray Russell discuss more behind the scenes stories from Georgia Championship Wrestling from the early 1980s, including the many issues between Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett. We talk Ole Anderson's accusations of Jim Barnett stealing money from the Georgia territory, Ole removing Barnett of his financial "duties", and the slow takeover of Vince McMahon begins! All of that, and more!

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Stoop 56: The Georgia Expansion, Jim Barnett Money Issues, State Athletic Commissions

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.. How it all came about, dealing with the Sheik & Vince McMahon Sr., the power of cable TV, making syndicated TV deals, the cities & average revenue, and so much more! Then, we dive into Ole's thoughts on promoter Jim Barnett, accusations on Barnett skimming money off the top across all the cities, crooked State Athletic Commissions, Fire Marshals, and more!

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Stoop 55: Paul Orndorff, Road Warriors, Secret Handshakes, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to talk the early 1980s in Georgia and other random memories from throughout his career. We discuss the firing of Paul Orndorff in GCW, The Road Warriors having road-rage and leaving for the AWA, the "wrestler's handshake", the Matt Borne/Brian Blair fight, Ole Anderson's no nonsense business demeanor, Orndorff biting off a piece of Tony Atlas' ear and laying out Vader, Johnny B. Badd restructuring his contract in WCW, & more!

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Stoop 54: Bret Hart, Piper, Sheik, Schultz, Payoffs, Drugs, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to discuss his time working for Ole Anderson in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We talk stories involving The Iron Sheik, "Dr. D" David Schultz, a young Bret Hart, Tommy Rich, Roddy Piper being fired, Ole's rule for no-shows, drug use in the territory, payoffs on the Georgia loop & for TV, and so much more!

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Stoop 53: Arriving in Georgia, Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer, Stretching Marks, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! It's the latest Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that was aired by the WWE, working in the office for Ole and what it entailed, the 3 men Ole trusted, babysitting Buzz Sawyer, Tommy Rich's car wreck and run-in with the law, Buck Robley's plan to run opposition, what got Les Thatcher and Ronnie West fired, Ole's sense of humor, the Iron Sheik, Brad Armstrong, Jack Brisco, the Road Warriors, Bob's "fat ass", and so much more!

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Stoop 52: ASK BOB #3 (Matt Borne Fired, Jose Lothario, Road Warrior Allergies, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! It's the final episode of a trilogy of "ASK BOB ANYTHING" Q&As to kick off the new year! This week Bob continues to answer your questions and hear stories about the promiscuous Jose Lothario, Matt Borne's issues in Georgia, what are the Road Warriors allergic to(?!), Tito Santana, Tim Horner, The Destroyer, Ole Anderson, Gordon Solie, Bob's biggest accomplishment and biggest mistake in his wrestling career, & more!

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Stoop 51: MORE ASK BOB Q&A (Part 2 - Lawler, Orndorff, Sammartino, Guerreros, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with ASK BOB ROOP ANYTHING... PART 2!!! Just some of the topics this week include stories involving Paul Orndorff, David Sammartino, Jerry Lawler, Sam Bass, Dick the Bruiser, the Guerreros, Grizzly Smith, the art of the working punch, the San Francisco loop, ICW spot shows, a potential booking job for Bob in Mid-South working for Bill Watts and how it fell through, & more!

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Stoop 50: ASK BOB Q&A 2025 (Part 1 - Lex Luger, JYD, Sheik, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! It's our milestone 50th edition of the Wrestling Stoop, kicking off 2025 with a 2-Part Q&A of "Ask Bob Anything"! Just some of the topics discussed this week include Bob Roop's time as a WCW Agent, the backstage fight between Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog in 1990, Original Sheik stories, losing days of memory from a concussion, being stabbed in the ring by Terry Gibbs' TEETH, pro wrestling cross-promoting with the movies, territories trying to compete against the WWF, & more!

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Episode 49: Leaving ICW, "PLAN B" VIDEO, Rip Did WHAT?

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! Happy Holidays wishes to all from The Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop tells more ICW stories, including how thrifty the Miser was when living on the road, and Rip Rogers masturbating in a car.. in front of Angelo Poffo! From there, hear how William Harding got PAID by Angelo Poffo after escaping the infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge". Then, we talk how both Bob Roop AND Ron Garvin got their stocks paid out from Poffo when they left the ICW territory (hear how the "ITALIAN STALLION" Gary Sabaugh played a major part in one of them)! Plus, we finally discuss the "PLAN B" VIDEO, what it was created for, what the intentions were, and so much more!

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Episode 48: Lawsuit - Fuller vs. Garvin & Sugar Hold Challenge Debacle!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on the Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we take a deep dive look into the lawsuit of one Ron Fuller (Welch) vs. Ron Garvin in the Knoxville territory. Fuller suing Garvin for the reimbursement of a $12,000 loan for a Bayliner boat (that's $52,00 0 in today's money!), and the return of Fuller's Southeastern Heavyweight Title belt! Listen to excerpts from the book "Pro Wrestling & The Law", including actual transcripts from the court case which features Fuller admitting that Pro Wrestling matches are pre-determined! Find out the judges ruling and what "unclean hands" means in the court system. Then from there, we dive into the ICW's infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge", where Angelo Poffo forced Bob Roop to take on fans from the audience, with the promise of $1,000 to any fan that could escape Roop's Sugar Hold! SPOILER ALERT.... SOMEONE ESCAPES THE HOLD... BUT ANGELO DOESN'T WANT TO PAY!!! More fun to be had this week, so pop a squat on the stoop and listen to more stories from Mr. Roop!

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Episode 47: Izzy Calls Out Poffo, Chicken Challenge, "The Sting", & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this Thanksgiving season with more stories from the All-Star & ICW Poffo days! We talk more "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Izzy Slapawitz cussing out Angelo Poffo for his.. thriftiness, the infamous "Chicken Challenge" and what it was designed to do, Bob working the Poffos with an "injury" that turned into great TV as part of "The Sting" angle involving Roop, Savage, & Ron Garvin, plus Bob talks Doug Vines & Jeff Sword, and more!

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Episode 46: All-Star Wrestling & Meeting Macho Man!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the All-Star Wrestling promotion in Knoxville. Bob shares thoughts and stories of his time working around Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Lanny & Angelo Poffo, Pez Whatley, George Weingeroff, Yasu Fuji, Roger Smith, Joe Malenko, & much more!

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Episode 45: KNOXVILLE 79 - GOODBYE Southeastern, HELLO All-Star!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the "Knoxville Five" and their FINAL night in the Southeastern territory, the following week's card featuring Roop & company sitting in the crowd (find out the REAL reason why), and the first week of the brand new All-Star Wrestling promotion running opposition to the NWA. All the while, Bob dispels, shuts down, & calls into question MANY stories & false narratives that have been spread about the entire situation. We talk comments made by the likes of Ron Fuller, Jimmy Golden not blaming the group for leaving Southeastern, why the Knoxville 5 was really the "Knoxville Seven", the impact Dick Slater played in clipping the new company's wings before they could fly, early issues with getting TV, having the deck stacked against the new outlaw territory from the start, & so much more! Another fun trip back to the summer of 1979 as All-Star begins to run competition and join in with the Poffo Family, which includes Randy "Macho Man" Savage!

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Episode 44: KNOXVILLE - MAY 1979 (Responding to Accusations)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we continue to tell the story of Knoxville 1979, and the defection from Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory. This week, we look at the final full month of time that Roop, Garvin, Orton, Malenko, and the rest competed for Southeastern in May of 1979. We look at the card results and for the first time ever, Bob hears and responds to comments made by Ron Fuller about the final events leading into the "Knoxville 5" departure. Bob responds to accusations of "poor houses", intentional "bad booking", "tanking matches", conversations that may have never happened, & more!

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Episode 43: More Knoxville 79 Discussion

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode #43, as Bob continues to discuss the plans to run against Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory in 1979 Knoxville. We talk the early discussions, trying to form a union, Dick Slater blowing the whistle, the ideas behind the booking from this period, Thunderbolt Patterson arriving in town, plus we discuss and explain some of the comments and questions Ron Fuller has made on his podcast about this time in history.

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Episode 42: The Knoxville Issues Begin (Dissecting Truths from Lore)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode, as Bob Roop begins to share his in-depth memories on the entire "KNOXVILLE SITUATION" of 1979. We begin to dissect the truths from the lore, how the issues really started, whose idea it was to run opposition vs. Ron Fuller. Plus, we talk talent like Dean Ho, Crusher Blackwell, & more!

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Episode 41: Becoming Booker In Knoxville (A Look At Success & Tribulation)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! For anyone that has been waiting for Bob to open up about the struggles in the Southeastern territory that led to the "Knoxville 5" running opposition, the first round starts right here! It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop continues to discuss the Knoxville territory. This week Bob shares some fun stories involving Ron & Don Wright, then goes into his time as the booker of the promotion. Bob talks replacing Robert Fuller, and the trials & tribulations that went along with the job. Roop formed a triad booking committee along with Ron Garvin & Boris Malenko, though other people within the company didn't care for their "sports entertainment" style approach before the matches. Bob talks the success of the company, as well as the struggle with "the office". Hear about a fun angle involving the Great Malenko and a BOX of ladies, and Bob's philosophy on a "variety show" booking approach!

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Episode 40: Knoxville 78 (Thesz, Hickerson, Condrey, Gibson, Fullers, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! It's a new Wrestling Stoop talking Knoxville 1978! Bob talks leaving San Francisco, a brief stop off in Florida, and then his arrival to the Knoxville territory! Some of the topics include... Ron Garvin's hilarious pick-up line, working Lou Thesz, Phil Hickerson & Dennis Condrey, Sylvester Ritter (the future JYD), Tony Charles, Ricky Gibson, Ron Slinker, Gorgeous George Jr., Robert Fuller booking, Ron & Don Wright, & much more!

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Episode 39: Talking Muraco, Steamboat, Steinborn, Bugsy, Ring Rats, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks the end if his run in the Florida territory as he heads off to San Francisco in early 1977. Bob Roop reunites with Bob Orton Jr. to recapture the Florida Tag Titles and take out former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco. From there, we play the "Name Game" and discuss the likes of Don Muraco on the beach, King Curtis Iaukea's beach-front enterprise, a reunion with Sam Steamboat, wrestling the natural rookie Ricky Steamboat, the powerful Milo Steinborn, Bob also shares a crazy story involving Milo's son Dick Steinborn! Plus, we talk grizzled vet Abe Jacobs, Great Mephisto punching out Roy Shire, Bugsy McGraw, the travel in different territories, a meeting of the "ring rats", a Poffo Paycheck, and much more!

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Episode 38: ANATOMY OF A FEUD: KEIRN VS. ROOP! Plus, Sid Vicious, Wild Samoans

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop breaks down his entire white-hot feud vs. Steve Keirn in 1976... how they put it together, how it played out on TV, the background of Colonel Dick Keirn, the reaction from promoter Jim Barnett, booker "Assassin" Jody Hamilton's advice, fans making threats and using guns, and how the matches played out at the arenas. Bob also pays respect to the recent passing of legendary figures within the business, as he shares memories of his time working with the Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) as well as Sid Vicious in 1990 WCW.

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Episode 37: Injuries, Ortons, The Gladiator, & More! (CWF 1976)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week The Wrestling Stoop goes in depth as we tackle the first 6 months of 1976 in the Florida territory! A 6-month story arch with many twists & turns! We tackle the formation of "The Bobs", as a deadly triad begins. Bob Roop begins teaming with Bob Orton, Jr... and the duo quickly make a huge impression after they piledrive Mike Graham on the studio floor and put him out of action for more than a month. We talk the feud against Eddie Graham, the Florida Tag Title run, the imminent return of Mike for revenge, Bob Roop's real-life injury and surgery that was worked into the storyline, the banning of the Figure Four, the debut of "The Gladiator" (and his subsequent unmasking), Bob Orton Sr. turning heel and joining the other Bobs in the war against good, and so much more.

Special credit to Pete Lederberg for the images used this week, and to Barry Rose for his insight and memories into the history of this era! You can email Pete (plmathfoto@hotmail.com) for thousands of rare original pictures from throughout wrestling history.

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Episode 36: Kevin Sullivan Memories, Gordon Solie's Gripe, Pak Song Rib, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop shares memories and stories of his time working with the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Plus, Bob shares the memory of a time he was asked by Eddie Graham to "persuade" outlaw promoter Ron Hill to shut down his Florida promotion. Bob admits to being a "shooter", but what happens when a wrestling shooter meets a .357 Magnum? From there, Bob also recounts Gordon Solie's one gripe with Eddie Graham, a rib played on Pak Song, he talks Big Bad John coming to Florida, being a part of Gary Hart's Army, the logistics of booking specific cities in the Florida territory, & more!

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Episode 35: Mike Graham, Rick Martel Rib, Larry Hennig, & More

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! It's The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, Episode #35. This week we head back to the Florida territory in 1975 to talk Mike Graham, a rib on Rick Martel, Buddy Fuller's bad luck at racquetball, catching up with George McCreary, teaming with Larry Hennig, Jack Brisco, Terry Funk, Abdullah the Butcher, revitalizing Roop's run by being paired with Bob Orton Jr., booking wrestling like a "variety show", and so much more!

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Episode 34: Eddie Graham Deep Dive, Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #34 as Bob talks his recent trip to the 2024 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Ceremonies, plus it's more 1975 in the CWF! Bob takes a deep dive into his personal experiences with promoter Eddie Graham, from meeting Eddie at a banquet while Graham was on top of the heap, to some fun stories of Bob wrestling Eddie in the ring, to Graham's bad financial decisions later in life and his tragic end. From there we talk wrestlers Blading, Olympic wrestler turned pro Chris Taylor, the team of Dominic Denucci & Tony Parisi, some fun Iron Sheik discussion, and Roop sees a familiar foe when Adnan Al-Kaissie arrives in the Sunshine State!

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Episode 33: Harley Race, Bob Armstrong, LeDuc, Stomper, JJ Dillon, More

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! The Wrestling Stoop is back with Episode #33 as Bob Roop discusses his return to Florida in November 1974 and moving into 1975. Talking "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Harley Race, The Mongolian Stomper, Jos LeDuc, James J. Dillon, Apache Bull Ramos, Danny Hodge, Eddie Graham's payoffs, the jobs of a heel, playing your character in public, & more!

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Episode 32: The Georgia War! (The NWA vs. Ann Gunkel)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, it's a very special episode as we break down the infamous "Georgia War" of the 1970s between the big bad men of the NWA vs. Promoter Ann Gunkel and her "All-South" promotion! Bob shares insights on many of the key players from Jim Barnett to Buddy Fuller. We also talk Bob's time in Georgia, circa 1974, the intentions he was brought in for, plus a bonus Knoxville story involving Ron Garvin & Ron Fuller, and so much more!

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Episode 31: All Japan Tour 1974 (Backlund, Steele, Hodge, Destroyer, Kendo, Jumbo)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we talk Bob's second tour of Japan, this time working for The Giant Baba's All Japan promotion! We discuss names like a rookie Bob Backlund, George "The Animal" Steele, Mil Mascaras, Jumbo Tsuruta, The Destroyer, Kendo Nagasaki's approach to wrestling Tyree Pride, the ultra-competitive Danny Hodge, Giant Baba throwing chops, & more!

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Episode 30: The Dallas Territory (Von Erich, Boesch, Brody, Wahoo, Gino, Patera)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! After a 5 month hiatus from the wrestling ring, Bob returns to the squared circle for the Dallas territory. Listen as Bob discusses Fritz Von Erich at length. We get stories of Fritz the man, the wrestler, the promoter, Von Erich's wild booking idea involving NFL players, the Iron Claw movie, & more. Bob also shares his affinity for promoter Paul Boesch (of Houston), working for Joe Blanchard (San Antonio), taking Wahoo McDaniel's CHOPS, The feud with Great Mephisto that never happened, as well as his matches and time spent with the likes of Blackjack Mulligan, Ken Patera, Red Bastien, and a teenage Gino Hernandez! We also discuss Bob having Bruiser Brody's first matches in the business, Thunderbolt Patterson wrestling a Carny, Roop racing the Windham Brothers on the highway, wrestlers creating an intentional Cauliflower Ear, and so much more! NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES THERE IS A BRIEF CUT IN THE PROGRAM VERY EARLY ON. BUT HAVE NO FEAR, THE COUPLE MINUTES OF SHOW THAT WE LOST WAS DISCUSSED AGAIN TO MAKE SURE WE COULD BRING THE LISTENERS THE PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY!

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Episode 29: MID-ATLANTIC WRESTLING (Crocketts, Kernodle, Anderson, Hanson, Thatcher)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his run in the Mid-Atlantic Territory as he talks the Crockett Family, the infamous Don Kernodle Shoot Story, Les Thatcher Knoxville memories, Gene & Ole Anderson, Swede Hanson, Rip Hawk, Johnny Weaver, Frank Morrell, Nelson Royal, and more. Bob also goes into detail about the night turned heel on Thunderbolt Patterson and QUIT Wrestling for 6 Months... all thanks to then promoter of JCP, John Ringley.

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Episode 28: FINISHING MID-SOUTH P4 (JYD Wins Gold, Orndorff Feud, Dibiase's Revenge)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell present a new episode of the Wrestling Stoop! We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant booking, The One Man Gang, Paul Ellering, Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs), Skandor Akbar, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, The Assassin (Jody Hamilton), bonus discussion of the Steve Keirn feud in Florida, & more!

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We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant booking, The One Man Gang, Paul Ellering, Skandor Akbar, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, The Assassin (Jody Hamilton), & more!

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Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff, Wins N.A. Title, & Dusty Arrives!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Bob Roop & Ray Russell are back this week as they continue their discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. They go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! Also discussed, is an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorff got his time cut short in Mid-South, and several other stories and matches involving the likes of The Junkyard Dog, Killer Karl Kox, Jesse Barr, The Grappler, Cocoa Samoa, & more!

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Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested, Orton Slaps A Cop!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Ray Russell & Bob Roop continue to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop/Orndorff/Dibiase storyline, and even hear about some scary southern police. Plus, we talk Dick Murdoch, Ted Dibiase, Terry Orndorff, Mike George, Jimmy Garvin, Darling Dagmar, and so much more!

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop/Orndorff/Dibiase storyline, and some scary southern police. Plus, we talk Dick Murdoch, Ted Dibiase, Terry Orndorff, Mike George, Jimmy Garvin, Darling Dagmar, and so much more!

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Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts, Dibiase, Orton, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 01 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Ray Russell & Bob begin to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantell, Buddy Landel, Boyd Pierce, The Wild Samoans, plus Bonus Stories like The Road Warriors visiting Bob's mom, Bob's Hippie Weed Van, and so much more!

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantell, Buddy Landel, Boyd Pierce, The Wild Samoans, plus Bonus Stories like The Road Warriors visiting Bob's mom, Bob's Hippie Weed Van, and so much more!

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Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big Bad John, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks his tours of Australia. Ray Russell sits in with Bob as he shares stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more!

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more!

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Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny Valentine, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:55:17 -0400

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop & Ray Russell returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride back through the history of professional wrestling.

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride back through the history of professional wrestling.

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Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! Ray Russell joins in as Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's subsequent escape from the country!

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If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's subsequent escape from the country!

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Episode 21: BOB GOES TO IRAQ! Wrestling For Saddam Hussein!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Ray Russel opens the forum for Bob Roop to begin the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter... SADDAM HUSSEIN! Listen now for Part 1 of all the insane stories that Bob endured while there...

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We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob begins the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN. Listen now for Part 1 of all the insane stories that Bob endured while there...

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Episode 20: Iron Sheik, Buzz Sawyer, Sting, Ray Candy, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob Roop takes us on another trip down Memory Lane. Ray Russell & Bob are all over the place with great stories featuring the likes of The Iron Sheik, Ray Candy, Buzz Sawyer, Jack Brisco, "Alaskan" Jay York, more on Ole Anderson, a Congratulations to Sting, amateur wrestling, and so much more! Bob even reflects on returning to Florida from the Amarillo territory, his peronal life being in disarray at the time, and how he handled it professionally.

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We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob takes us on another trip down Memory Lane. We're all over the place with great stories featuring the likes of The Iron Sheik, Ray Candy, Buzz Sawyer, Jack Brisco, "Alaskan" Jay York, more on Ole Anderson, a Congratulations to Sting, amateur wrestling, and so much more! Bob even reflects on returning to Florida from the Amarillo territory, his peronal life being in disarray at the time, and how he handled it professionally.

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Episode 19: A Tribute To Ole Anderson

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

This week's episode of The Wrestling Stoop is a special edition, with Ray Russell & Bob Roop discussing the life and times of the incomparable Ole Anderson. Bob pays his respects in the best way he knows how, discussing memories & anecdotes of the late, great, Ole Anderson. Bob goes back and shares memories of Ole the booker, the promoter, the wrestler, the legend, the friend. We get a good look at Ole behind the scenes, which wasn't all that much different from the character we got on screen. A no-nonsense businessman, a straight shooter, a gruff personality, but a stand up guy. RIP - Ole Anderson (9/22/1942 - 2/26/2024)

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This week's episode of The Wrestling Stoop is a special edition, discussing the life and times of the incomparable Ole Anderson. Bob pays his respects in the best way he knows how, discussing memories of the late, great, Ole Anderson. Bob goes back and shares memories of Ole the booker, the promoter, the wrestler, the legend, the friend. We get a good look at Ole behind the scenes, which wasn't all that much different from the character we got on screen. A no-nonsense businessman, a straight shooter, a gruff personality, but a stand up guy.

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Episode 18: A Salute To Black History Month (JYD, DOOM, Ladd, Rocky, Atlas, More)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Ray Russell & Bob Roop are back as The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories with the likes of The Brisco Brothers, The Samoan Swat Team, & others!

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories with the likes of The Brisco Brothers, The Samoan Swat Team, & others!

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Episode 17: Amarillo Part 2 (Bob Turns Heel, Feud With Funks, Garvin vs. Invisible Man)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell return, as this week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob concludes his time in the Amarillo Territory as we talk his first-ever HEEL TURN in pro wrestling, and his amazing feud with the fighting Funk Family consisting of Terry Funk, brother Dory Jr., and father Dory Funk Sr.! We look at several of Bob's big matches from Amarillo, including a win over the then NWA World Champion Dory Funk Jr. in a Texas Death Match, the excellent booking by the Funk family, wrestling the likes of Karl Kox & Harley Race, and Bob even tells a side story of Ron Garvin wrestling "The Invisible Man" in Knoxville. All of that, and so much more!!!

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This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob concludes his time in the Amarillo Territory as we talk his first-ever HEEL TURN in pro wrestling, and his amazing feud with the fighting Funk Family consisting of Terry Funk, brother Dory Jr., and father Dory Funk Sr.! We look at several of Bob's big matches from Amarillo, including a win over the then NWA World Champion Dory Funk Jr. in a Texas Death Match, the excellent booking by the Funk family, and Bob even tells a side story of Ron Garvin wrestling "The Invisible Man" in Knoxville. All of that, and so much more!!!

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Episode 16: The Amarillo Territory Part 1 (Karl Kox, El Santo, Lawman, McGuire Twins)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Another exciting week on the program as Ray Russell & Bob Roop return! This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob begins to share his memories of the Amarillo territory promoted by the Funk Family. He talks the territory loop, the cities, live interviews on a taped program, the endless driving, the talent, legendary El Santo, The McGuire Twins, the infamous Noa Noa Club in Mexico, Gory Guerrero promoting El Paso, Lawman Don Slatton and his ribs, the misunderstood Karl Kox, and so much more!

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob begins to share his memories of the Amarillo territory promoted by the Funk Family. He talks the territory loop, the cities, live interviews on a taped program, the endless driving, the talent, legendary El Santo, The McGuire Twins, the infamous Noa Noa Club in Mexico, Gory Guerrero promoting El Paso, Lawman Don Slatton and his ribs, the misunderstood Karl Kox, and so much more.

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Episode 15: Mr. Wrestling #2, Scary Tarzan Tyler, & A Bobby Shane Epiphany!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell are back! This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob has an epiphany on his past situations with Bobby Shane and sees Bobby in a whole new light. Then, Bob recounts many of his opponents and partners, plus other stories involving Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker), Lex Luger, Chris Taylor, Danny Miller, Tarzan Tyler, Karl Kox, The Infernos, JC Dykes, Roger Kirby, Ella Waldek, Referee Stu Schwartz, The Dalton Brothers, Bobby Duncum, Hans Schmidt, Lester Welch, Okuma, "Wrestling Promoter" Sadam Hussein, Australian promoter Tony Kolonie, working St. Louis & the WWWF, being booked in Florida main events with the NWA World Champions scene, and so much more!

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This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob has an epiphany on his past situations with Bobby Shane and sees Bobby in a whole new light. Then, Bob recounts many of his opponents and partners, plus other stories involving Lex Luger, Chris Taylor, Danny Miller, Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker), Tarzan Tyler, Karl Kox, The Infernos, JC Dykes, Roger Kirby, Ella Waldek, Referee Stu Schwartz, The Dalton Brothers, Bobby Duncum, Hans Schmidt, Lester Welch, Australian promoter Tony Kolonie, working St. Louis & the WWWF, being booked in Florida main events with the NWA World Champions scene, and so much more!

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Episode 14: The Bobby Shane Plane Crash & Dick Slater Bar Fight!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Bob Roop & Ray Russell are back with another edition of The Wrestling Stoop, as Bob shares his memories of his time spent with Dick Slater throughout the 1970s and everything that led to the "Bar Fight" of September 1979 between the two men. We will dissect the truths vs. the stories that have been put out there from wrestlers who weren't even there when it happened! Then, we go back to February 20th, 1975 and discuss the plane crash that killed Bobby Shane. Also involved in that crash were pilot Buddy Colt, Austin Idol, and legendary manager Gary Hart. Bob recounts his first hand perspective of being at the Bay and aiding the men involved. Bob shares a very unique version of the story from his perspective... what he saw, what he heard, and opens a new view into the rescue story itself. An episode you won't want to miss!

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Back with another edition of The Wrestling Stoop, as Bob shares his memories of his time spent with Dick Slater throughout the 1970s and everything that led to the "Bar Fight" of September 1979 between the two men. We will dissect the truths vs. the stories that have been put out there from wrestlers who weren't even there when it happened! Then, we go back to February 20th, 1975 and discuss the plane crash that killed Bobby Shane. Also involved in that crash were pilot Buddy Colt, Austin Idol, and legendary manager Gary Hart. Bob recounts his first hand perspective of being at the Bay and aiding the men involved. Bob shares a very unique version of the story from his perspective... what he saw, what he heard, and opens a new view into the rescue story itself. An episode you won't want to miss!

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Episode 13: Bruiser Brody, Austin Idol, Gary Hart, Bobby Shane, Ole Anderson, More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

The Wrestling Stoop is back this week as Ray Russell sits in with Bob Roop as Bob shares stories of Buck Robley trying to take the Georgia territory from Ole Anderson, having Bruiser Brody's debut match, early memories of Austin Idol including being room mates in Australia and Austin selling Amway, Gary Hart's abilities as a manager & booker plus Gary's paranoia following the plane crash of 1975, Roop's past issues with Bobby Shane on a tour of Australia, Bob's visit with fate in Hong Kong, Jack Brisco dating Miss Sherri, King Curtis' not so secret stash of Kush, Buddy Colt and his quirks, working with Kendall Windham, a talented young Keiji Muto, plus names like Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, promoter Tony Kolonie, Adrian Street, Gordon Solie, Eddie Graham, & so much more!

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The Wrestling Stoop is back this week as Bob shares stories of Buck Robley trying to take the Georgia territory from Ole Anderson, having Bruiser Brody's debut match, early memories of Austin Idol including being room mates in Australia and Austin selling Amway, Gary Hart's abilities as a manager & booker plus Gary's paranoia following the plane crash of 1975, Roop's past issues with Bobby Shane on a tour of Australia, Bob's visit with fate in Hong Kong, Jack Brisco dating Miss Sherri, King Curtis' not so secret stash of Kush, Buddy Colt and his quirks, working with Kendall Windham, a talented young Keiji Muto, plus names like Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, promoter Tony Kolonie, Adrian Street, Gordon Solie, Eddie Graham, & so much more!

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Episode 12: Bob's First Trip To Japan! (Bockwinkel, Ladd, Inoki, Baba, Rocky)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Ray Russell sits with Bob Roop as Bob talks his memories of his first tour of the JWA in Japan back in 1970, as well as Bob's first trip to the Georgia territory! Plenty of fun stories both inside and outside of the ring, including Karaoke with Nick Bockwinkel, Ernie Ladd playing cards, working with Rocky Johnson in Florida, Lars Anderson and the near riot in South Korea, teaming with George "The Animal" Steele, Bud Rattal passed out on the plane, wrestling both Antonio Inoki and the Giant Baba on the tour, what Kintaro Oki meant to Korean Wrestling, the near exposé on the art of the blade job, Duke Keomuka's bathroom habits, the night one brawl versus Motoshi Okuma and how it gained the Japanese wrestlers respect (or fear?). All of that, plus, Bob shares his experiences sightseeing and enjoying the Japanese culture. Another great history lesson with fun stories mixed in everywhere!

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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his memories of his first tour of the JWA in Japan back in 1970! Plenty of fun stories both inside and outside of the ring, including Karaoke with Nick Bockwinkel, Ernie Ladd playing cards, working with Rocky Johnson in Florida, Lars Anderson and the near riot in South Korea, teaming with George "The Animal" Steele, Bud Rattal passed out on the plane, wrestling both Antonio Inoki and the Giant Baba on the tour, what Kintaro Oki meant to Korean Wrestling, the near exposé on the art of the blade job, Duke Keomuka's bathroom habits, the night one brawl versus Motoshi Okuma and how it gained the Japanese wrestlers respect (or fear?). All of that, plus, Bob shares his experiences sightseeing and enjoying the Japanese culture. Another great history lesson with fun stories mixed in everywhere!

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Episode 11: Meeting Dusty Rhodes, Chris Colt Stories, Andre's Farts, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Bob Roop and Ray Russell are back this week with quite possibly the most unintentionally funny Wrestling Stoop episode to date. What started as another trip into wrestling history turned into a slew of comical stories, as Bob talks Dusty Rhodes spraying diarrhea against a wall, Chris Colt's crazy NSFW ribs, Don Fargo nailing his shlong to a bar stool, Andre farting people out of a restaurant, & more! And don't worry wrestling history fans, Bob covers a lot of that too! Roop recalls his memories of the Texas Outlaws (Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch) and their arrival to the Florida territory, his first experiences meeting the future "American Dream", Cowboy Luttrall's booking style and how Eddie Graham changed the Florida territory for the better, and so much more! It's quite the mixture of history and fun this week, guaranteed fun times ahead!

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Episode 10: Bob talks Bobby Heenan, Johnny Valentine, Putski, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Brains, Bearcats, and Spacemen, Oh My! The Wrestling Stoop returns for the new year, as Bob Roop & Ray Russell talk trading punches with Johnny Valentine, a sunburned but kind soul Bobby Heenan, the classy Bearcat Wright, the two sides of "The Missouri Mauler" Larry Hamilton, "Spaceman" Frank Hickey and his "aircraft", natural heel Ivan Putski, more memories of wrestling in the UK, cracking up in the ring, getting hit with projectiles from the fans, Cris Markoff vs. a loaded purse, plus names like Bronko Lubich, Bob Orton Sr., Oki Shikina, Homer O'Dell, & more!

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Episode 09: The "Hostile Takeover" Of San Francisco, IN DETAIL!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:58 -0500

The week on the Stoop, Bob Roop & Ray Russell finish up talking the 6-Month heated rivalry between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan, and then we turn our attention to what everyone has been waiting for... Bob Roop's attempted "takeover" of the San Francisco territory from promoter Roy Shire, and the end result of that situation! First, we finish up the personal feud between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan, as we talk pull apart brawls, plus Death & Cage Matches! Listen to what Kevin Sullivan refers to as the worst finish of a match he's ever been involved in, thanks to promoter Roy Shire. Then from there, we turn our attention to the entire Roop/Shire debacle that led to a potential "hostile takeover" before the whistle was blown and Bob was given his notice. Who is Louie Miller? What REALLY happened? A licensed suspended! The entire story is told this week, a true piece of wrestling history discussed in detail! The truth is finally told and it doesn't come close to the narrative that's out there. Judge for yourself who was right or wrong... but whatever you do, don't miss this exciting episode of the Wrestling Stoop.... A MUST LISTEN for Wrestling Historians!

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Episode 08: Ask Bob Anything! (Road Warriors, Lex Luger, Cornette, Dusty, Watts, More!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Just in time for the holidays it's a very special ASK BOB ANYTHING edition of the Stoop! Listen in as Ray Russell reads the questions and Bob Roop talks memories and stories involving the early era Road Warriors, Lex Luger and a cup of pee, his thoughts on Jim Cornette, Bob vs. a Wrestling Bear, "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the origins of the Maya Singh character and what went wrong, Dusty Rhodes & JCP taking over Georgia, wrestling in the Bahamas and the UK, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer unable to compete, Haystacks Calhoun, The McGuire Twins, Klondike Bill and 9 pounds of steak, working against little people, Roy Shire, Charlie Laye, and so much more!

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Episode 07: Roop Attacks Kevin Sullivan's Father, Star Warrior, & Booking 101 (San Fran Pt. 3)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, first it's Booking Lessons 101 from Bob Roop before we head back to the San Francisco territory once more as Ray Russell & Bob continue to look at the ongoing feud between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan. Plus, we get a profound look into the crazy world of journeyman wrestler Pat McGinnis! *** For the first 30 minutes of the program Bob starts off the show with Booking Lessons 101. Bob explains his mindset as a booker, talking the psychological elements of a storyline, how to create instant credibility when there's no time for a slow build, suspending the crowd's disblief, match placement on a card being important, when to get out of the ring before inciting a riot, what is the "Office Hold" and who had it, and more! From there, we continue with our trip back to 1977 in the San Francisco territory as Bob continues to discuss his 6-Month long feud vs. Kevin Sullivan. This time around we talk the "Star Warrior" angle and Bob attacking Kevin's real-life father George Sullivan and sending him out on a stretcher. Plus, Bob shares tales involving Chris Colt, Barry Orton, Roy Shire, Alexis Smirnoff, and we get a personal look into journeyman Pat McGinnis and his most intriguing way of life as a bone breaker/loan shark collector.

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Episode 06: Talking Roddy Piper, Peter Maivia, And Bob's Feud With Kevin Sullivan Begins! (San Francisco Pt. 2)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:02:00 -0500

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return for Part 2 of their discussion of Bob's time in the San Francisco territory back in 1977. We look at Bob's booking raising the gates by over 75%, plus we talk the original Ukelele angle involving Dean Ho & Alexis Smirnoff that would be copied by Superstar Graham & Peter Maivia in the WWWF just a few months later! Bob also shares stories and memories of Roddy Piper, Bob Orton Jr., wrestling Peter Maivia, and Jimmy Golden setting Knoxville on fire... Literally! Then from there, we begin to crack open the 6 month long feud between Kevin Sullivan vs. Bob Roop that nearly tripled the gates at the Cow Palace! All of that, and more! So sit back, and enjoy!

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Episode 05: Bob Becomes Booker & Shady Roy Shire (San Francisco 1977, Pt. 1)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500

This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop & Ray Russell begin a 3-Part journey into the year of 1977 and Bob's time as wrestler and booker for the San Francisco territory. We begin Here in Part 1, as Bob talks arriving in San Francisco and becoming booker early on. We take a deep and disturbing look into NWA Promoter Roy Shire, the man. We break down many topics involving Roy, including Shire belittling talent and stealing large sums of money from the houses, Roy's run-in with a biker gang (literally), the time Shire asked Pat Patterson to perjure himself in court, and so much more! Other topics in this episode include how Bob's run in San Fran came about, the matches being so repetitive that even the fans knew the finish going into the bouts, Bob replacing Pat Patterson as booker and forcing Roy Shire to make changes, Al Madril's Ultimatum, Pepper Gomez giving Bob the cold shoulder, & so much more. We think you'll enjoy this very eye-opening episode... AND IT'S JUST PART ONE!!!

***** (DISCLAIMER - We apologize early on in the broadcast for a couple of poor audio segments, Bob was having connection issues which distorted his voice a little on a couple of occasions but quickly fixed itself. This only happens early on in the program and there are no further instances throughout. Please enjoy!)

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Episode 04: Wrestling JYD, Andre in Iraq, Don Fargo's Junk, Holidays, & More!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:02:30 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Get ready for another wild ride through wrestling history as Bob Roop shares all sorts of stories and experiences from throughout his career with co-host Ray Russell riding shotgun. Just some of the topics this week in this near 2-Hour special include Bob's memories of working The Junkyard Dog, and how Paul Orndorff handled his turn at bat. Plus, we talk wrestling on the Holidays and crazy stories involving fans with guns & knives, Ron & Don Wright brawling with fans, Don Fargo dragging a cinder block by his... pee-pee, Andre the Giant being shot at in Iraq, Mr. Saito wanting to "Go Home", insane Bahamas Fans, Scott Teal and Crowbar Press, & more! From there Bob shares memories of The Funks, Harley Race, Sam Steamboat, Cyclone Negro, Killer Karl Krupp, The Chain Gang (Don Fargo & Kenny Mack), Bobby Hart, The Great Mephisto (Frankie Cain), & so much more!

And stay tuned at the end of the program as Ray Russell runs down just SOME of the topics coming soon to the Podcast! You don't wanna miss it!

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Episode 03: TERRY FUNK STORIES! Plus, Riots, Ribs, & Bears, OH MY!

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:04:36 -0500

This week on The Stoop, Bob Roop & co-host Ray Russell talk various topics, including Terry Funk Stories! Picture this... a pitch black Texas night, no license, doing 90 mph, riding on a tire rim, sparks flying 8 feet high, beer bottles everywhere, being chased by police, & the Funker caught with his pants down, literally! Also on the show, it's more Terry Funk goodness, Bob learns the date of his debut match, and talks meeting a young determined Leilani Kai, a scary scuba diving rib with Smasher Sloan, Dory Funk Jr. as NWA Champ, Puerto Rico Riot #2 with Toru Tanaka, Pepe Gomez's Speeding Ticket, Eduardo Perez vs. a Rasslin' Bear, Fan Riot Mob Mentality, Hans Mortier, Cisco Grimaldo, appreciating the journeymen and enhancement workers, & so much more!

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Episode 02: Meeting Hulk Hogan, Bob's First Match, Wrestling Dr. Death

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:05:07 -0500

After en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. a rookie Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the the ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do when fans attack! The art of the sugar hold and how to revive your opponent. Eddie Graham taking liberties. Sam Steamboat's words of advice. Fan tryouts at the Snake Pit. Watching the civil rights movement unfold at the arenas in the south, and desegregation in the US. The abortion of a match vs. Coach John Heath. The poor treatment of the great Baron Von Raschke during his rookie year. Wrestling a double jointed fan. Grumpy Ole Anderson. Ernie Ladd's heel heat. Thoughts on the term "wrestling marks". Plus, we'll hear stories involving the likes of Terry Funk, Killer Karl Kox, Don Curtis, Duke Keomuka, Hiro Matsuda, Sputnik Monroe, Dale Lewis, and many more!

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop: Episode 01 (Breaking In & Catching Up)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:25:38 -0400

It's the debut edition of The Wrestling Stoop podcast with the legendary Bob Roop & co-host Ray Russell. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.

From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then, there's Ron Wright Heat!

Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco, Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!). And that's just in Episode #1!

A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop! INTRODUCTION

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:28:39 -0400

Wrestling Legend Bob Roop is launching his very own Podcast, "The Wrestling Stoop", where he will share a lifetime of memories from throughout his storied career both in the ring, and behind the scenes.

A former Collegiate Champion, a former Olympian in Greco-Roman Wrestling, a recipient of the Cauliflower Alley Club's prestigious Lou Thesz Award. Also an inductee into the Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (class of 2006). Not to be outdone by receiving a spot in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum (Class of 2019).

After a stint in the U.S. Army, and leaving the amateurs, Bob went pro in 1969 and never looked back. From there Roop went on to travel the world... From Australia to Japan, Germany to Iraq, and many places in between...

In this Podcast Bob hopes to share his legacy with all, in his words he wants to tell his story accurately, and completely. And I'm simply here to help navigate the show as Bob shares countless stories of not just HIS life and wrestling career, but a multitude of memories from various promotions and other wrestling legends as well.

Bob spent 20 years in the ring, in the locker rooms, and on the road throughout the entire decades of the 1970s and 1980s, even working as a booker in many of those territories.

Just some of the stories coming down the line that Bob witnessed first hand include... memories of his time working closely with Eddie Graham and the Florida office, the infamous Bobby Shane Plane Crash, Jim Barnett business shenanigans in Australia, what Dusty Rhodes was like behind the scenes, we'll talk Mr. Roop's tenure AND exile from the San Francisco territory, working on top for Bill Watts & Mid-South Wrestling for more than a year during the peak of the JYD. We'll cover the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B". Being detained & forced to wrestle in Iraq. Bob's time as a promoter. Working on commentary alongside the likes of Boyd Pierce and Gordon Solie.

And Vince McMahon's "Black Saturday" takeover of GCW & TBS and the fallout that led to Ole Anderson running opposition in Atlanta. Then from there I'm sure we'll be diving into Jim Crockett's purchase of the TBS slot the following year, and Ole's talent (including Bob) being absorbed by JCP in 1985.

All of that, plus a lot of side stories about a variety of the talent that Bob shared the locker rooms with over the years. So many years, so many territories, so many stars.... so many memories, coming our way.

So when we return, Bob will be here & ready to share his lifetime of memories... the story begins with Episode #1, coming soon. So pop a squat, on The Wrestling Stoop and prepare to be informed, entertained, and get a true wrestling lesson from the legendary Bob Roop....

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Wrestling Legend Bob Roop is launching his very own Podcast, "The Wrestling Stoop", where he will share a lifetime of memories from throughout his storied 20+ year career both in the ring, and behind the scenes.

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